The Hidden Rot in the Jobs Numbers — Hours worked are declining, resulting in the equivalent of a net loss of 100,000 jobs since September. — Most commentators viewed the February jobs report released on March 7 as good news, indicating that the labor market is on a favorable growth path.

State TV says Russia could turn US to ‘radioactive ash’ — Moscow (AFP) - A leading anchor on Russian state television on Sunday described Russia as the only country capable of turning the United States into “radioactive ash”, in an incendiary comment at the height of tensions over the Crimea referendum.

That Old-Time Whistle — There are many negative things you can say about Paul Ryan, chairman of the House Budget Committee and the G.O.P.'s de facto intellectual leader. But you have to admit that he's a very articulate guy, an expert at sounding as if he knows what he's talking about.

Democrats Must Run on Obamacare in November — In light of their loss in Florida's special election, Democrats need to adopt a new political approach and emphasize the popular provisions of the Affordable Care Act. — In the wake of Democrat Alex Sink's narrow loss in the special congressional election …

Much depends on Ginsburg — The 81-year-old Supreme Court justice should retire this summer to ensure Obama can choose a like-minded successor. — President Obama greets Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg before his State of the Union address in January. (Michael Reynolds / EPA / January 28, 2014)

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